The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
Volunteers and needed for a tree planting at 2 p.m. April 19 at a wetland mitigation site in the Steigerwald Commerce Center, off SR-14 at South 32nd Street in Washougal.
Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam and Columbia Springs will host an Earth Day tree planting from 8 a.m. to noon April 20 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. No experience is necessary for this rain-or-shine event and all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be provided and volunteers will get a commemorative canvas tote bag. Volunteers should dress […]
Washington State University’s fifth annual Health & Environmental Justice Convention, "Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections of Extraction, Militarism and Climate Collapse," is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 21. The convention features Zoom sessions as well as in-person sessions. The keynote speaker is Melanie K. […]
The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, online and in-person instruction about “SMART” composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/860-composting-field-training-instruction-3.
Orion Fencing, 13504 N.E. 84th St., Suite 109, in the Orchards area of Vancouver, is hosting a free walk-in demonstration day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20. The community is invited to experience the thrill of fencing first-hand with expert coaches and competitive team members. Instructors will offer demonstrations and guide attendees through […]
Autumn Leaf Books, a new bookstore at 334 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, is hosting a Book Swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Bring along a few of your favorite titles and exchange them with others for a new-to-you read. Learn more at autumnleafbookstore.com.
First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver, is offering a free showing of "The Story of Plastic," from 4 to 6 p.m. April 20. Watch the award-winning documentary with free popcorn, free lemonade and free parking. To learn more, visit vanfpc.church.
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will host a ceremony marking the completion of two homes in Johnson Village from 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 21 with parking at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16001 N.E. 34th St., Vancouver. The event features stories from the families who will be the new homeowners. Attendees will witness the moment when […]
Washington State University’s fifth annual Health & Environmental Justice Convention, "Constructing Coalitions at the Intersections of Extraction, Militarism and Climate Collapse," is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 19 and 20 and 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 21. The convention features Zoom sessions as well as in-person sessions. The keynote speaker is Melanie K. […]
Celebrate Earth Day by joining WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a day of community service from 10 a.m. to noon April 22 at the Natural Demonstration Garden at Pacific Park, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Volunteers will see recent design updates and then work on tasks including weeding and laying down pavers. Volunteers […]
Clark County Public Works invites residents to an open house to learn more about the wetland restoration project planned for the 78th Street Heritage Farm. The open house, 6 to 8 p.m. April 22, will allow residents and farm partners to learn more about the project and provide feedback. The in-person open house will be […]
Join the Greater Vancouver Chamber and Ripple Impact NW for a free event that will help attendees find the best match between their interests and a nonprofit organization that needs volunteers. Attendees will meet 15 local nonprofits in a "speed mingling" environment from 4 to 6:30 p.m. April 23 at The Ripple Space, 275 W. […]
The Clark County Climate Project Community Advisory Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. April 24. The Community Advisory Group is made up of 20 county residents who were appointed by the county manager. The group is helping the county develop policy recommendations to implement new state climate change planning legislation for Planning Commission and County […]
All who are interested in the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program may participate in this virtual public meeting of the Community Benefits Advisory Group held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 25. Community members may publicly comment toward the end of the meeting and may also submit comments in advance of or following the meeting. […]
Music World, located in Hazel Dell Marketplace at 612 N.E. 81st St., Suite B, is hosting an instrument string recycling event from 10 to 6 p.m. April 25. Musicians can bring any old instrument strings for recycling and get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with D’Addario NYXL or Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings. Old strings […]
Clark County Sheriff John Horch will host a town hall on April 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sheriff Horch would like to invite the community to discuss public safety topics and hear updates on CCSO. Sheriff Horch and members of his leadership team will be available to answer questions. The town hall will occur at […]
Clark College will host virtual Running Start information nights from February through April. These optional information sessions are for students and their families who want to know more about beginning the Running Start program in the 2024-2025 school year. You’ll hear current Running Start students describe their experiences in the program and learn about eligibility, […]
The Camas Public Library will host another edition of its popular Reading Dragons Cards program, titled Little Dragons. The program runs from Sept. 1 to April 30. Little Dragons is a reading program for infants and preschoolers. By reading to their children, parents can earn a free book. Further details can be found at CamasPL.org/littledragons.
Clark Conservation District will host Poop Smart Clark Mud and Manure Management question-and-answer session from 9 a.m. to noon April 27 in La Center. Poop Smart Clark is an outreach program focused on reducing bacteria from poop in our local waterways. Learn more at poopsmartclark.org. The location is a project site; the address will be […]
